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National Gallery of Canada - Ottawa NATIONAL GALLERY OF CANADA. The National Gallery of Canada is in a dramatically modern building highlighted by expanses of glass, skylights and interior courtyards. Incorporated in the building is the reconstructed and historic Rideau Chapel, which presents some of the museum's collection of sacred art and silver pieces. http://www.famouslandmarks.net (Added: Wed Dec 00 0 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)   Rate It   Review It  View Details Parliament - Ottawa THE PARLIAMENT. The Parliament Buildings dominate the city from Parliament Hill. The three celebrated Gothic buildings with green copper roofs were originally built 1859-66. The Center Block was destroyed by fire in1916, but was later reconstructed according to the original design, minus the wood-paneled interior. The only section of the Center Block left undamaged after the fire was the library. http://www.famouslandmarks.net (Added: Wed Dec 00 0 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)   Rate It   Review It  View Details Parliament - Ottawa THE PARLIAMENT. The Parliament Buildings dominate the city from Parliament Hill. The three celebrated Gothic buildings with green copper roofs were originally built 1859-66. The Center Block was destroyed by fire in1916, but was later reconstructed according to the original design, minus the wood-paneled interior. The only section of the Center Block left undamaged after the fire was the library. http://www.famouslandmarks.net (Added: Wed Dec 00 0 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)   Rate It   Review It  View Details Parliament - Ottawa THE PARLIAMENT. The Parliament Buildings dominate the city from Parliament Hill. The three celebrated Gothic buildings with green copper roofs were originally built 1859-66. The Center Block was destroyed by fire in1916, but was later reconstructed according to the original design, minus the wood-paneled interior. The only section of the Center Block left undamaged after the fire was the library. http://www.famouslandmarks.net (Added: Wed Dec 00 0 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)   Rate It   Review It  View Details Parliament - Ottawa THE PARLIAMENT. The Parliament Buildings dominate the city from Parliament Hill. The three celebrated Gothic buildings with green copper roofs were originally built 1859-66. The Center Block was destroyed by fire in1916, but was later reconstructed according to the original design, minus the wood-paneled interior. The only section of the Center Block left undamaged after the fire was the library. http://www.famouslandmarks.net (Added: Wed Dec 00 0 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)   Rate It   Review It  View Details Parliament - Ottawa THE PARLIAMENT. The Parliament Buildings dominate the city from Parliament Hill. The three celebrated Gothic buildings with green copper roofs were originally built 1859-66. The Center Block was destroyed by fire in1916, but was later reconstructed according to the original design, minus the wood-paneled interior. The only section of the Center Block left undamaged after the fire was the library. http://www.famouslandmarks.net (Added: Wed Dec 00 0 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)   Rate It   Review It  View Details Rideau Locks - Ottawa RIDEAU LOCKS. One of Canada's nine historic canals, the Rideau Canal stretches 202 km from Kingston to Ottawa. Construction began just after the War of 1812, and what was intended as a supply route if the Americans attempted another invasion is now an elaborate system of 47 locks and 24 dams used mainly by recreational boaters.You'll appreciate the Rideau Canal system as a 19th-century engineering feat; the canal takes you 84m over the rocky Canadian Shield, and lowers you 49m to Lake Ontario. Each winter, in the heart of Ottawa, an eight km stretch of the Rideau is the focal point of winter celebrations when it freezes over, becoming the longest skating rink in the world. http://www.famouslandmarks.net (Added: Wed Dec 00 0 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)   Rate It   Review It  View Details Rideau Locks - Ottawa RIDEAU LOCKS. One of Canada's nine historic canals, the Rideau Canal stretches 202 km from Kingston to Ottawa. Construction began just after the War of 1812, and what was intended as a supply route if the Americans attempted another invasion is now an elaborate system of 47 locks and 24 dams used mainly by recreational boaters.You'll appreciate the Rideau Canal system as a 19th-century engineering feat; the canal takes you 84m over the rocky Canadian Shield, and lowers you 49m to Lake Ontario. Each winter, in the heart of Ottawa, an eight km stretch of the Rideau is the focal point of winter celebrations when it freezes over, becoming the longest skating rink in the world. http://www.famouslandmarks.net (Added: Wed Dec 00 0 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)   Rate It   Review It  View Details Rideau Locks - Ottawa RIDEAU LOCKS. One of Canada's nine historic canals, the Rideau Canal stretches 202 km from Kingston to Ottawa. Construction began just after the War of 1812, and what was intended as a supply route if the Americans attempted another invasion is now an elaborate system of 47 locks and 24 dams used mainly by recreational boaters.You'll appreciate the Rideau Canal system as a 19th-century engineering feat; the canal takes you 84m over the rocky Canadian Shield, and lowers you 49m to Lake Ontario. Each winter, in the heart of Ottawa, an eight km stretch of the Rideau is the focal point of winter celebrations when it freezes over, becoming the longest skating rink in the world. http://www.famouslandmarks.net (Added: Wed Dec 00 0 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)   Rate It   Review It  View Details Supreme Court - Ottawa SUPREME COURT. Just west of the Parliament Buildings on Wellington Street stands Canada's highest court. Completed in 1946, the structure is crowned with the copper roofing which has become a symbol of the nation's capital. The lobby and courtroom are open to the public weekdays from 9am to 5pm. Guided tours are available. http://www.famouslandmarks.net (Added: Wed Dec 00 0 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)   Rate It   Review It  View Details

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